Dynamic forward Steve Kapuadi suffered a serious ankle injury during a training session on Tuesday, casting a shadow over the team’s preseason camp here.
The event happened at the club’s warm-weather training complex during a regular practice. After an aerial challenge, Kapuadi fell awkwardly and immediately signaled for medical assistance, according to team officials. The club’s physiotherapy staff helped him off the field because he was unable to bear weight on the wounded leg.
“Steve Kapuadi suffered an ankle injury during training yesterday,” the club said in a brief statement on Wednesday morning. To ascertain the severity of the injuries, he is presently undergoing a comprehensive battery of diagnostic procedures. After the evaluation is finished, more information will be sent.
The team’s preseason plans have been severely hampered by the injury’s timing. The 27-year-old Kapuadi, who is renowned for his speed and goal-scoring ability, has been an essential member of the team. Just weeks before the competitive season starts, his possible absence might necessitate a reorganization of attacking strategies.
After training, head coach Marcus Thorne spoke to the media in a circumspect manner. “Steve is on our minds right now. He is a vital component of our work and an amazing professional. We’re all hoping the scans will yield positive results. The medical staff is making every effort to help him.
Kapuadi’s healing time will depend on the type of injury, particularly the degree of any ligament damage or any fractures. Because ankles are complicated joints, injuries can range from simple sprains that require days of rest to serious problems that require surgery and months of therapy.
The hashtag #GetWellSoonSteve is trending among the club’s supporters as fans use social media to show their support for the player. One fan commented on a well-known forum, “Hoping it’s only a fear.” “He must be healthy and productive for the first game.”
As he starts his initial treatment and recuperation procedures, the club has confirmed that Kapuadi will stay with the team in Spain for the time being. Whether or not he returns home for additional professional consultation will depend on the findings of the diagnostic tests, which are anticipated within the next 24 to 48 hours.
All eyes are now on the medical team’s report, which will influence the club’s approach in the closing weeks of the transfer market as well as Kapuadi’s upcoming months.
